2008 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Jaguar X-Type
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Tucson and 2008 Jaguar X-Type were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar X-Type (193 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 7 kg more than 2008 Jaguar X-Type.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Jaguar X-Type (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Tucson | 2008 Jaguar X-Type | |
| Make | Hyundai | Jaguar |
| Model | Tucson | X-Type |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
